Hino Fb4j 2000

Model Fb4j made in 2000 by Hino got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
00V192000HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA)from 07/30/1998 to 03/31/2000V (Vehicle)184808/09/2000MFRHINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA)07/27/200007/31/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with anti-lock brake system (abs) and air over hydraulic brake actuation. the abs computer unit is faulty which could increase braking distances.
Consequence SummaryIncreased braking distances can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs computer controller unit.
NotesOwner notification began august 9, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hino diesel at 1-845-365-1400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/17/20001
 While driving it is hard to shift gear, and sometimes is unable to shift. it is worse in the mornings when engine is cold. *ak shifting the gear was hard because of linkage and clutch were out of adjustment. after taking the vehicle numerous times for the same problem. the dealer replaced motor mounts installed. new clutch and transmissin and other repairs but the problem sitll continued. the consumer believes the vehcile was a lemon, and wanted to trade in but could not get fair price. *yh
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
01/17/20001
 While driving it is hard to shift gear, and sometimes is unable to shift. it is worse in the mornings when engine is cold. *ak shifting the gear was hard because of linkage and clutch were out of adjustment. after taking the vehicle numerous times for the same problem. the dealer replaced motor mounts installed. new clutch and transmissin and other repairs but the problem sitll continued. the consumer believes the vehcile was a lemon, and wanted to trade in but could not get fair price. *yh
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
01/17/20001
 While driving it is hard to shift gear, and sometimes is unable to shift. it is worse in the mornings when engine is cold. *ak shifting the gear was hard because of linkage and clutch were out of adjustment. after taking the vehicle numerous times for the same problem. the dealer replaced motor mounts installed. new clutch and transmissin and other repairs but the problem sitll continued. the consumer believes the vehcile was a lemon, and wanted to trade in but could not get fair price. *yh